Medication Policy & Management Procedures. Church Hill Infant School

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1 Medication Policy & Management Procedures Church Hill Infant School This policy was adopted on It will be reviewed in November 2015 Chair of Governors Date This document is produced in conjunction with the Leicestershire Partnership Trusts. We would like to acknowledge input from professional bodies and services with Leicestershire County, City and Rutland. We would also draw your attention to the appendices listed on the Schools EIS for access and information relating to Individual Care Plans and specific medical needs/conditions. This document is revised in line with the current Department for Education Supporting pupils at School with medical conditions 2014, which replaces the previous Managing medicines in Schools and early years settings Document reviewed August 2014 Page 1

2 MEDICATION POLICY The Board of Governors and staff of Church Hill Infant School wish to ensure that pupils with medication needs receive appropriate care and support at School. The Principal will accept responsibility for members of the school staff giving or supervising pupils taking prescribed medication during the School day. Where possible, pupils should be encouraged to selfadminister under supervision. It must be stressed that where prescription drugs are administered it shall be by those members of staff that have volunteered unless medically trained staff are employed at site. It should not automatically be assumed that a qualified First Aider will fulfil this role. Staff will not give a prescribed/non prescribed medicine or care unless there is specific written consent from parents. An individual care plan should be drawn up for the pupil. A secondary check must be made prior to medication being taken / given. any member of school staff providing support to a pupil with medical needs should have received suitable training. The School will not accept items of medication in unlabelled containers. PROCEDURES In the first instance, the Head Teacher should be informed of an individual s diagnosis and prescription medication. An appropriate/volunteer or carer will meet and discuss the issues with the parents/guardian of the pupil. The member of staff volunteering will be offered professional training and support in relation to the needs of the individual by a suitably competent person. (this maybe by a qualified trained nurse) There will be regular review meetings scheduled to monitor the support required. Where clinically possible, medicines should be prescribed in dose frequencies which enable them to be taken outside school hours. RESPONSIBILITIES Parents/Guardian Responsibility A comprehensive information guide specifically relating to the pupils condition and medication must be recorded. Only reasonable quantities of medication should be supplied to the School (eg, maximum 4 weeks at any one time) Where pupils travel on School transport with an escort, Parents/Guardian should ensure that the escort has a copy of written instructions relating to medication of the individual. Notification of changes in prescription drug issued by GP must be directly given to School by Parent/Guardian. Parent/Guardian to collect and restock medication from School at the end and start of every term in a secure labelled container as originally dispensed.

3 School Responsibility Ensure that pupils are appropriately supervised when they are ill and not left on their own. Medication will be kept in a known safe secure place (not necessarily locked away) and some drugs may require refrigeration. Where emergency medication is prescribed this must remain with the pupil at all times. E.g. Epipen, Asthma inhalers Maintain and record dosage prescribed/administered. Identify if additional training needs are required for staff. Source and arrange training. Locate and record care plan for individual identifying supporting staff. If a medical emergency develops activate the relevant procedures and call 999 Reasonable adjustments will be made to enable children with medical needs to participate fully and safely on visits. Risk assessment will be carried out so that planning arrangements take account of any steps needed to ensure that pupils with medical conditions are included. G.P/Consultant/Medical Professional Responsibility Prescriptive labelled drugs must contain: Pupils name Name of medication Dosage Frequency of administration Date of dispensing Storage requirements (if important) ie, refrigeration Expiry Date Consent Form. See appendix A - contained within this document for completion. Individual Care Plan. See appendix B on Schools EIS system under A Administration of medicines XXXXXX Head Teacher Date: XXXXXX Chair of Governors Date: Review Date: September 2015 Document reviewed August 2014 Page 3

4 Appendix A General Care Plan/ Parent/Guardian/Carer CONSENT FORM To: Headteacher of School / Academy From: Parent/Guardian of Full Name of Child DOB: XX XX XXXX My child has been diagnosed as having: (name of condition) He/She has been considered fit for school but requires the following prescribed medicine to be administered during school hours:.(name of medication) I consent/do not consent for my child to carry out self administration (delete as appropriate) Could you please therefore administer the medication as indicated above (dosage) at..(timed)...(intervals) Strength of medication:. With effect from...until advised otherwise. The medicine should be administered by mouth/in the ear/nasally/other...(delete as applicable) I consent/do not consent for my child to carry the medication upon themselves (delete as appropriate) I undertake to update the school with any changes in medication routine use or dosage. I undertake to maintain an in date supply of the prescribed medication. I understand that the school cannot undertake to monitor the use of self administered medication carried by the child and that the school is not responsible for any loss of/or damage to any medication. I understand that if I do not allow my child to carry the medication it will be stored by the School and administered by staff with the exception of emergency medication which will be near the child at all times I understand that staff will be acting in the best interests of..childs Name whilst administering medicines to children. Signed: Date:... Name of parent (please print) Contact Details: Home.Work:.Mobile:... Headteacher (PRINT NAME):.. or Healthcare Social care Professional:.. Document reviewed August 2014 Page 4

5 Appendix B IHCP See appendix B on Schools EIS system under A Administration of medicines Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) = Specific information on individual pupil requirements. Written recorded plan will ensure that their needs are met whilst in school and any treatment needed to be administered by members of staff will be fully understood. Plan to be agreed by Head teacher and parents. THIS MUST BE FORMALLY RECORDED AND REVIEWED AT REGULAR INTERVALS. A template/proforma is available for download on the Schools EIS system under A Administration of medicines, see appendices. Parents / Carers Child s Care School / Academy Consultant / Healthcare Document reviewed August 2014 Page 5

6 Some children with medical conditions may have physical disabilities. Where this is the case governing bodies MUST comply with their duties under the Equality Act Some may have special educational needs (SEN) and may have a statement or Education Health Care plan which will bring together health and social care needs, as well their special educational provision. Educational Health Care Plan Psychology Psychology Document reviewed August 2014 Page 6

7 ADVICE ON MEDICAL CONDITIONS The Community Paediatrician or Nurse on request will give advice regarding medical conditions to the school. Parents or guardians of children suffering from these conditions seeking general information should be advised to seek advice from their G.P., the school health professionals (give parents the name and contact number) or from the bodies detailed below. The following bodies can also supply leaflets regarding the conditions listed. Asthma at school a guide for teachers National Asthma Campaign Asthma Helpline Tel: Document reviewed August 2014 Page 7

8 Guidance for teachers concerning Children who suffer from fits See appendix C Epilepsy Health forms under A Administration of medicines for Individual Care Plans and relevant records of information and documentation. Helpline No: Guidelines for Infections (e.g. HIV, AIDS and MRSA) Public Health England Tel: Haemophilia info@haemophilia.org.uk Tel: Allergies Anaphylaxis Campaign Help line See appendix D Emergency Action Plan forms under A Administration of medicines for Epipen/Jext Pens administration. Please note the needs to report administration of this medication to Bridge Park Plaza on fax no: Thalassaemia information or office@ukts.org Tel: Sickle Cell Disease info@sicklecellsociety.org Tel: Cystic Fibrosis and School (A guide for teachers and parents) Tel: Children with diabetes (Guidance for teachers and school staff) Leicester Royal Infirmary 9 am 5 pm Diabetes Office See appendix E on EIS under A administration of medicines documentation. Please note the opportunity to attend diabetes in Schools training day regularly advertised on EIS. This is funded by Document reviewed August 2014 Page 8

9 Diabetes Specialist Nurses Consultant Paediatric Diabetes UK and is supported by our team of specialist consultants and nurses. Diabetes Careline Services Tel: Insurance Section Leicestershire County Council Additional insurance Concerns County Community Nursing Teams: Information on School nurses East Region Market Harborough/Rutland/Melton West Region Hinckley/Bosworth/Charnwood Contacts: - David Marshall-Rowan James Colford East Region PA: 1) Janet Foster PA: 2) Clare Hopkinson Locality managers: 1) Maureen Curley 2) Jane Sansom West Region PA: Sally Kapasi Corporate Health, Safety & Wellbeing Leicestershire County Council County Hall, Glenfield, Leics. LE3 8RF Locality managers: Chris Davies Teresa Farndon Tel: healthandsafety@leics.gov.uk Appendices for information and completion can be sought from the Schools EIS system under A for Administration of medicines. As below: Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Parental Consent form for medicines (contained within this document) Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) for pupils complete at School Epilepsy Health and record forms from Health professionals Emergency Action Plans for Anaphylaxis from Health professionals Diabetes Health forms from Health professionals Supporting pupils at School with medical conditions DofE document Document reviewed August 2014 Page 9

10 This document has been reviewed in line with current up to date legislation and with the support of the Leicestershire partnership groups / healthcare professionals August We would like to express our thanks to those who have contributed and emphasise that this policy document is required to be made site specific for your establishment and signed off by the Senior Management Team as current and valid. An annual review is required. Summary of Updates: Template of policy reviewed - to be made relevant to site / establishment Aug 2014 Appendices made available on EIS for specific medical needs / conditions Aug 2014 Document reviewed August 2014 Page 10

11 Contact details and tel no s updated. Document reviewed August 2014 Page 11